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Which of the following pathophysiologic mechanisms most directly leads to the development of hypocalcemia and tetany after thyroidectomy?
A. Decreased renal calcium reabsorption due to impaired parathyroid function
B. Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) following parathyroid gland injury
C. Inhibition of osteoclastic activity due to the suppression of calcitonin
D. Impaired vitamin D activation in the kidneys due to loss of thyroid function
A. Decreased renal calcium reabsorption due to impaired parathyroid function
B. Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) following parathyroid gland injury
C. Inhibition of osteoclastic activity due to the suppression of calcitonin
D. Impaired vitamin D activation in the kidneys due to loss of thyroid function
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